CLARK COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA ITEM
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Petitioner: |
Les Lee Shell, Chief Administrative Officer Grissell Hernandez, Division Court Administrator for Las Vegas Justice Court |
Recommendation:
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Ratify and approve an Amendment to the Contract with Harris & Harris, Ltd., for RFP No. 603699-15, for Collection Agency Services for Las Vegas Justice Court; and authorize the Chief Financial Officer or her designee to sign the Amendment; or take other action as appropriate. (For possible action)
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FISCAL IMPACT:
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Fund #: |
2540.925 |
Fund Name: |
Court Collection Fees |
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Fund Center: |
1184518000 |
Funded PGM/Grant: |
N/A |
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Amount: |
$545,000 |
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Description: |
Third Party Collection Services |
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Additional Comments: |
The initial Contract amount was $2,725,000, Amendment No. 1 had no fiscal impact. Amendment No. 2 will increase the Contract amount by $545,000 for a new total Contract amount of $3,270,000 should all renewal options be exercised. |
BACKGROUND:
On February 16, 2016, the Board of County Commissioners (Board) approved the award of RFP No. 603699-15 to Harris & Harris Ltd. (LBE) in the amount of $2,725,000 for collection services.
The following are the pertinent provisions of the Contract:
• The term of the Contract was from February 16, 2016 through December 31, 2016 and included the option to renew for 4, one-year periods. There are no renewal options remaining.
• Included the County’s option to terminate for cause, convenience or default and suspend the Contract with advanced written notice.
Amendment No.1 allowed for the assessment of processing fees to go directly to the debtor.
Approval of Amendment No. 2 will provide for an extension of the Contract through December 31, 2021 and a percentage decrease in collection fees. The attached Amendment No. 2 document details the modifications and costs involved.
Harris & Harris, Ltd. currently holds a Clark County Vendor Registration.